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Mark M · 07-20-2001, 06:01 AM

Well, I'm going to go against the grain here a bit.

I think EG will thrive in Baltimore for a couple of reasons:

1. Billick does wonders with QBs. Look at Minnesota. Granted, they've got Carter and Moss, but Billick seems to be one of those guys that can read what a QB is capable of and put him into a situation where he will succeed.

2. The defense. They will keep games close and make it so that EG never has to play catch up. We've all seen how the guy responds in two minute drills.

3. Physical ability. The Ravens have never had the kind of arm that EG has ... as much as he makes mistakes, you can't deny that he does have a cannon.

Of course, this all assumes that he learned from his past mistakes and keeps his yapper shut. The Ravens had some incredible chemistry last year, and getting rid of Dilfer will hurt that. Say what you want about Dilfer, but he is a genuinely good guy who gets the support of his teammates (although the fans hated him. Why I'm not sure. He's not flashy, not the second coming of Unitas, but a great leader.) Elvis needs to step up and be a leader without bad mouthing his teammates or wearing, say, a NY Yankees cap in an interview (similar to wearing an Indians hat while here in KC).

If he just does his job, he'll be the perfect fit, IMO.

MM
~~Thinks Baltimore was made for Elvis.

07-20-2001, 06:01 AM	#10
Mark M What time is it? Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: You tell me ... Casino cash: $9884900	Well, I'm going to go against the grain here a bit. I think EG will thrive in Baltimore for a couple of reasons: 1. Billick does wonders with QBs. Look at Minnesota. Granted, they've got Carter and Moss, but Billick seems to be one of those guys that can read what a QB is capable of and put him into a situation where he will succeed. 2. The defense. They will keep games close and make it so that EG never has to play catch up. We've all seen how the guy responds in two minute drills. 3. Physical ability. The Ravens have never had the kind of arm that EG has ... as much as he makes mistakes, you can't deny that he does have a cannon. Of course, this all assumes that he learned from his past mistakes and keeps his yapper shut. The Ravens had some incredible chemistry last year, and getting rid of Dilfer will hurt that. Say what you want about Dilfer, but he is a genuinely good guy who gets the support of his teammates (although the fans hated him. Why I'm not sure. He's not flashy, not the second coming of Unitas, but a great leader.) Elvis needs to step up and be a leader without bad mouthing his teammates or wearing, say, a NY Yankees cap in an interview (similar to wearing an Indians hat while here in KC). If he just does his job, he'll be the perfect fit, IMO. MM ~~Thinks Baltimore was made for Elvis. __________________ ChiefsPlanet -- n. The place where brilliant minds assemble to willfully pool ignorance with questionable logic in order to reach absurd conclusions.
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